Ran Yakumo
Ran Yakumo's Fantasy Rebirth Story
Ran
―So, Zenki and Goki.
Ran
Let's hear today's report, shall we?
Ran
So, what is the state of the barrier...?
Ran
...I see.
Ran
It looks like you all did your duty without missing a beat.
Yukari
Shikigami, Ran.
Yukari
Can I hear your report?
Hello, Miss Ran.
Ran
Lady Yukari and PLAYER!
Yukari
It seems there is no problem.
Ran
Yes, the barrier is all clear in all directions.
Ran
I found some deterioration in the northeast, but it was within our expectations, so I repaired it immediately.
Ran
That was the only work I had today.
Yukari
So, there is no problem?
Ran
Yes, there was no problem at all.
Yukari
I understand that there is no problem with the barrier, but was there anything else?
Ran
Anything else? What do you mean by that...?
Yukari
I'm talking about you, do you have any problems?
Ran
But Lady Yukari, I'm your shikigami. You should be able to detect if anything is wrong with me...
Ran
...No, that won't work, will it? I'm sorry that I'm slow on the uptake.
Yukari
That is fine. I have created you to act that way.
Ran
Well...
Ran
...I don't think you can call it a problem, but there is something that I cannot seem to find an answer to.
Ran
It feels like a needle I can't get out of my heart.
Yukari
What are you worried about?
Ran
Please don't play with me! Lady Yukari should know what it is...!
Yukari
It's important to say it out loud. Can you let me hear it?
Ran
Umm, well, the thing is...
(Even someone as smart as Miss Ran has problems...!)
Ran
It's hard to put it into one word, but I've seen Chen growing very fast.
Ran
She's capable of doing more tasks day by day. It reminds me of when I just became Lady Yukari's shikigami.
Yukari
Oh, that is great.
Ran
Yes, this in itself is a really good thing. I am happy as a shikigami user.
Ran
However...
Ran
...I can't stop comparing myself with Chen. I have no confidence in myself.
Yukari
You work hard every day, and you're doing well enough to achieve what I expect of you.
Yukari
Of course, you are far superior to any other shikigami, not just Chen, but...
Yukari
...that is not what you want to hear, right?
Ran
Yes, you are absolutely right...
Ran
*dispirited noise*
Ran
I can predict that Chen will one day grow up to my standard. It won't be too far in the future.
Ran
And yet I don't feel I can catch up to Lady Yukari. I can only understand half of Lady Yukari's thoughts.
(You can understand half?! Isn't that pretty impressive?!)
Yukari
...My shikigami, Ran.
Ran
Y-Yes!
Yukari
You are a shikigami.
Ran
That is absolutely correct!
Yukari
Do not think that a shikigami can surpass the master...
Ran
...Understood!
Yukari
...is what I thought before.
Ran
...What?
Yukari
A shikigami cannot surpass the master. Even if the right arm could do what the brain could not...
Yukari
The right arm cannot become the brain. That's what I thought, and that's how I designed you to be.
Yukari
But apparently, that's not how it is.
Ran
...?
Yukari
The outside world is now an age of shikigami. People learn how to use shikigami from an early age.
Ran
In the outside world, people learn about shikigami?! That is amazing yet... scary.
Yukari
Yes, it is scary.
Yukari
There are some rumors that perhaps the shikigami will destroy the world.
Ran
Does that mean humans in the outside world are summoning shikigami that could destroy themselves...?
Ran
I didn't know people in the outside world were that foolish.
Yukari
Yes, I agree.
Yukari
I am foolish, right?
Ran
...?
Ran
No, Lady Yukari is a wise and great youkai!
Ran
Why would you say such a thing...?
Yukari
Ran, your name was taken from the color right next to mine.
Yukari
And if something ever happens to me. You must become the "outermost color" of Gensokyo.
Ran
I don't like to imagine it, but I understand what you are saying.
Yukari
And the name Chen refers to a color next to the center of Gensokyo.
Yukari
She is your shikigami.
Yukari
When the time comes...
Yukari
...you are to protect Gensokyo.
Ran
Understood.
Yukari
And this costume isn't related to this topic, but I prepared this because I thought it would suit you.
Yukari
You will look cute in it. Take good care of it and wear it when you get a chance.
Ran
Understood.
(Hm? Did she just...)
(...sneakily make Miss Ran accept cute clothes?)
Ran
That was weird timing, but...
Ran
...wow!
Ran
This is a wonderful costume!
Ran
...
Ran
Oh, my apologies! I haven't given my thanks for the gift!
Ran
Thank you very much, Lady Yukari and PLAYER.
Yukari
Teehee, I am sure it will look great on you.
Miss Ran is a very beautiful person!
Ran
Even PLAYER is saying such things...
Ran
...You're making me blush.
Costume Presentation
Ran Yakumo
Lady Yukari is delighted with your success so far. As a reward, why don't you serve her like I do? I'll put in a good word for you, and you can start as my shikigami if you like. You can work alongside Chen to receive the esteemed name of Yakumo.
